HBBTV: BREATHING LIFE TO BROADCAST TV

1. 4. 2024 In today’s rapidly evolving world of television, viewers are no longer limited to passive consumption of content. They expect an interactive, personalized, and engaging experience that seamlessly blends traditional broadcast with the possibilities of the internet. This is where HbbTV, or “Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV”, comes into play. For broadcasters and operators, HbbTV gives a… Continue reading HBBTV: BREATHING LIFE TO BROADCAST TV

EASTER HUNT FOR THE BEST AD? IT PAYS MARKETERS TO RESPECT TRADITION – IDEALLY WITH AN INNOVATIVE PLOT TWIST

1. 4. 2024 Although Easter is primarily a Christian holiday, it is infallibly a huge event in the world of marketing and television advertising. In particular, retail chains, food companies and candy makers of all kinds cannot miss it. Every year they come up with a fresh batch of campaigns brimming with eggs, bunnies and every other possible… Continue reading EASTER HUNT FOR THE BEST AD? IT PAYS MARKETERS TO RESPECT TRADITION – IDEALLY WITH AN INNOVATIVE PLOT TWIST

SURVEY: CTV IS MOST EFFECTIVE DIGITAL AD CHANNEL

31. 3. 2024 A new survey of marketers has found that advertisers view CTV advertising is the most effective digital channel in their media mix and that 23.6% plan to increase their spending on connected TV (CTV) campaigns in 2024, according to a new study from tvScientific. The study, which collected responses from more than 600 marketing professionals… Continue reading SURVEY: CTV IS MOST EFFECTIVE DIGITAL AD CHANNEL

STUDY UK: BRITS STICK WITH LIVE TV, FOR NOW

30. 3. 2024 Media habits are changing but nearly two-thirds (64%) of Britons’ TV viewing time remains spent on live TV, with online streaming (36%) some way behind, according to a new study. GWI’s 2024 Global Media Landscape Report says hits like BBC’s The Traitors demonstrate TV’s durability, but cautions that, “as with any form of consumption, appetite is always… Continue reading STUDY UK: BRITS STICK WITH LIVE TV, FOR NOW

REGULATION BUILDS TRUST IN ADVERTISING

29. 3. 2024 When people are aware that advertising is regulated, they are more likely to trust and have favourable views towards the industry generally, as well as displaying higher levels of trust across individual media channels. That’s the main takeaway from research by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) into the effectiveness of a recent campaign that… Continue reading REGULATION BUILDS TRUST IN ADVERTISING

FAST CHANNELS: PLEX BRINGS MORE THAN 180 FREE TVS

28. 3. 2024 Last week we focused on Rakuten TV, the most easily accessible online video library, complemented by a range of free-to-air TV. Today it’s the turn of its “competition”. Plex presents itself as a place that offers access to all “media” – from personal on its own server, to free movies and shows or live TV… Continue reading FAST CHANNELS: PLEX BRINGS MORE THAN 180 FREE TVS

HALF OF STREAMING USERS DON’T KNOW WHICH SERVICE THEIR FAVORITE SHOW IS ON

28. 3. 2024 A new study by hub Entertainment Research has found that about half of streaming users do not know which service has popular franchise shows — and licensing is to blame. About the same percentage of TV viewers say they could not explain what Apple TV+ is to another person. The licensing of TV series across… Continue reading HALF OF STREAMING USERS DON’T KNOW WHICH SERVICE THEIR FAVORITE SHOW IS ON

TIPS FROM THE EASTER TV PROGRAMME

28. 3. 2024 The approaching spring holidays will bring four days off, which directly encourages spending time with loved ones and friends. Watching a series or movie together on TV is one of the most popular activities families spend their days off doing, according to recent research. Here are some tips from the Easter programming on czech commercial… Continue reading TIPS FROM THE EASTER TV PROGRAMME

SURVEY: SOCIALIZING IS A BIG PART OF SPORTS VIEWING

27. 3. 2024 DirecTV survey found that 84% watch live sports with friends and family. In the runup to March Madness, DirecTV has released new sports viewership survey data that highlights the importance of social activities in the popularity of sports viewing. The survey from DirecTV Advertising and DirecTV for Business, which dives into the diverse habits, preferences,… Continue reading SURVEY: SOCIALIZING IS A BIG PART OF SPORTS VIEWING

MOVE OVER BUNNIES – ALDI’S CHOCOLATE DOG WINS EASTER

27. 3. 2024 Aldi revolutionised Christmas advertising – so what they do at Easter is more than usually interesting. Their Easter ad starring a loveable animated pup is another 5-Star winner for the supermarket brand, but it points up the differences between the two holidays, both in how the public see them and how brands approach them. Easter… Continue reading MOVE OVER BUNNIES – ALDI’S CHOCOLATE DOG WINS EASTER

THREE FACTORS THAT MAKE TV CRITICAL TO EFFECTIVENESS

27. 3. 2024 Attention, emotional clout, and trust are the critical elements of what makes TV effective, says Peter Field in a new report exploring the enduring business impact of television advertising. Why TV (still) matters TV remains a constant of effective advertising, and, increasingly, of profitable companies. “I would argue that any marketer who considers walking away… Continue reading THREE FACTORS THAT MAKE TV CRITICAL TO EFFECTIVENESS

TV NOVA HAS EXPANDED THE GRAPHIC INJECTION OPTIONS

27. 3. 2024 Sponsors may now take advantage of the wider graphic possibilities for sponsorship messages and injections on TV Nova. TV Nova has upgraded its graphic manual for sponsorship messages and injections: producers can use a wider range of graphic options for sponsorship injections. The injection now can be not only horizontal, but also vertical, so that… Continue reading TV NOVA HAS EXPANDED THE GRAPHIC INJECTION OPTIONS

THE RECIPE FOR THE MAGIC COCKTAIL FOR BRAND SUCCESS BY KAREN HOWE: BRILLIANT CREATIVE AND TELEVISION

26. 3. 2024 TV is the media channel of choice for top brands. One of the reasons is that it provides unrivalled access to consumers of all ages, including the elusive group of 18-34 year olds. Karen Howe, global award-winning creative director and member of the Cannes Lions advisory board, focused her brand magic webinar on some of… Continue reading THE RECIPE FOR THE MAGIC COCKTAIL FOR BRAND SUCCESS BY KAREN HOWE: BRILLIANT CREATIVE AND TELEVISION

TV TUNES IN TO SUSTAINABLE ADVERTISING

26. 3. 2024 This month saw the release of a new book aimed at guiding industry efforts on sustainability. ‘Sustainable Advertising: How Advertising Can Support a Better Future’, written by Matt Bourn, Director of Communications at the Advertising Association and Ad Net Zero, and Sebastian Munden, Chair of Ad Net Zero, lays out a manifesto for how advertising… Continue reading TV TUNES IN TO SUSTAINABLE ADVERTISING

CNN PRIMA NEWS: NEW GRAPHIC DESIGN REFLECTS CHANGES IN NEWS COVERAGE

25. 3. 2024 The graphic concept of news coverage and the continuous broadcasting of CNN Prima News is one of the essential factors that motivate viewers to watch the station, say Tomáš Vojáček and Petr Závorka. CNN Prima News has introduced a new graphic design for its news and continuous broadcasts after mid-February. The changes include a new… Continue reading CNN PRIMA NEWS: NEW GRAPHIC DESIGN REFLECTS CHANGES IN NEWS COVERAGE

POHLREICH TO FILM NEW EPISODES OF ANO, ŠÉFE! AFTER SIX YEARS!

25. 3. 2024 New episodes of Ano, šéfe! will return to Prima TV screens. The main face will be Zdeněk Pohlreich again. After six years, Prima Television will return to the airwaves with new episodes of Ano, šéfe! (Yes, Chef!). In a spot featuring Zdenek Pohlreich, it has invited restaurant operators to sign up for the show. The… Continue reading POHLREICH TO FILM NEW EPISODES OF ANO, ŠÉFE! AFTER SIX YEARS!

YOUNG LIONS KNOWS THE WINNER.

25. 3. 2024 The judges and organisers of the competition for young creatives in the communications industry have announced the winners of this year’s national round of the Young Lions competition. The Czech round of the Young Lions competition for young creatives in the communications sector has announced the winners. For the first time this year, the winners… Continue reading YOUNG LIONS KNOWS THE WINNER.

WARC REVEALS THE MOST EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGNS

24. 3. 2024 The top campaign of last year is the Shah Rukh Khan-My-Ad project, according to successes in effectiveness competitions tracked by WARC. Who else succeeded? WARC has unveiled this year’s ranking of the 100 campaigns that won the most awards at effectiveness competitions around the world. Be it competitions like Effie, the effectiveness categories at Cannes… Continue reading WARC REVEALS THE MOST EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGNS